Clamping device for a file

ABSTRACT

In order to make possible a convenient, problem-free and loss-proof handling of the clamp on the binder as well as a release of inserted, clamped leaves in as many states of use of the binder as possible, in the new clamp (1) with essentially U-shaped cross-section, two legs (2, 3) being interconnected via a back (4) and being capable of being spread apart elastically at their free longitudinal edges (6, 7) which define between them a clamping gap (10), the free longitudinal edge (6) of one leg (2) being, in relation to that (7) of the other leg (3), designed in the region of a front-side end (8), for forming an insertion mouth (9), with a spacing (a) from the free longitudinal edge (7) of the other leg (3), which increases towards this end (8). In the new binder, such a clamp is fixed pivotably movably at a small spacing from the folding edge on at least one of two binder covers interconnected along a folding edge. &lt;IMAGE&gt;

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a clamping device for a file showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view;

FIG. 5 is an end elevational view;

FIG. 6 is a top, left front perspective view;

FIG. 7 is a top, right front perspective view; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom, right rear perspective view thereof. 

The ornamental design for a clamping device for a file, as shown and described. 